Grillo’s 64 Leads Canadian Open

Emiliano Grillo's hometown of Resistencia, Argentina, is about as far away from Ontario as you can go without crossing an ocean, but the 22-year-old made himself right at home in Canada Thursday, firing an 8-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead at the RBC Canadian Open. Long-distance travel was something Grillo excelled at all day … Continue reading Grillo’s 64 Leads Canadian Open →

Havret Leads Omega Thanks to Ace

France's Gregory Havret recorded an ace on the par-3, 195-yard No. 13, part of his 7-under 63 on Thursday, giving him a 1-stroke lead at the Omega European Masters being held in Crans Montana, Switzerland. Thanks to an eagle 2 on the 331-yard, par-4 No. 7, Havret was already 4-under at the turn, but gave … Continue reading Havret Leads Omega Thanks to Ace →

Bae Loses Hearing, Must Join Korean Military

A court ruling in South Korea on Wednesday sided with that nation's military, ruling that Sang-Moon Bae must complete his two-year mandatory military service. "I am sorry to those who have supported me, including all my fans and South Koreans, for causing anxiety," Bae told the Yonhap News Agency. "I completely respect the court's decision, … Continue reading Bae Loses Hearing, Must Join Korean Military →

Golf Birthdays: July 18-23

July 18 Brendon de Jonge, winner of the 2008 Xerox Classic, turns 35. A native of Zimbabwe, de Jonge attended Virginia Tech University and turned pro in 2003. His best finish in a Major was a tie for 26th at the 2011 PGA Championship. Sir Nick Faldo, the UK's most successful golfer and winner of … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: July 18-23 →

RBC Canadian Open Preview

The RBC Canadian Open, the third-oldest continuously-running tournament on the PGA Tour (only the Open Championship and the US Open go back farther in history) kicks off Thursday with a host of former winners in the field and South Africa's Tim Clark trying to defend his title from a year ago when he fired a … Continue reading RBC Canadian Open Preview →

Omega European Masters Preview

The European Tour moves from The Open Championship in Scotland to the Omega European Masters in Switzerland this week, where local resident Sergio Garcia will try and parlay his sixth-place finish at the third major into success. Garcia is not having the best of years, despite his recent high finish at The Open. That was … Continue reading Omega European Masters Preview →

Zach Johnson Jumps to No. 7 in FedEx

Zach Johnson's win at the Open Championship Sunday saw him soar 24 spots to No. 7 in the latest FedEx Cup standings. Through 19 events, Johnson has 1,522 points, moving him ahead of injured Rory McIlroy, who has 1,510 points in eight events. Jordan Spieth, who finished tied for fourth on Sunday, continues to lead … Continue reading Zach Johnson Jumps to No. 7 in FedEx →

Oosthuizen makes Major move in Race to Dubai

He might not have won his second Major on Sunday, but Louis Oosthuizen's second-place finish at The Open Championship propelled him into second place in the Race to Dubai standings released this week. Oosthuizen has 2,454,469 points, putting him second only behind the injured Rory McIlroy, who racked up 2,875,645 in eight events this year. … Continue reading Oosthuizen makes Major move in Race to Dubai →

The Open Says Goodbye to Nick Faldo

A bit overshadowed by five-time winner Tom Watson, who also hung up his golf socks for the last time at The Open Championship over the weekend, Sir Nick Faldo, the best English golfer of the modern era, said goodbye to St. Andrews on Friday. Faldo turned 58 on Saturday, one day after he missed the … Continue reading The Open Says Goodbye to Nick Faldo →

Zach Johnson Rises to No. 12 Post-Open Win

The Open Championship winner Zach Johnson rose from 25th to 12th in the latest Official World Golf Rankings following his triumph on Sunday at St. Andrews. Runners-up Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman did nicely as well, with the South African jumping four sports from 17th to 13th and the Australian soaring 34 places from 61st … Continue reading Zach Johnson Rises to No. 12 Post-Open Win →